1,250 migrants rescued in Mediterranean over Xmas

  • 9 years ago
Italian officials report that 1,250 migrants from North Africa and the Middle East have been rescued in four operations in the Mediterranean Sea over the Christmas holidays. This year 165,000 migrants completed the journey, compared to 60,000 last year. According to the UN, 3,400 migrants died attempting to reach safe haven. teleSUR

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